A good entry sees competitors from as far afield as Wales and Holland. Last year's winner Kevin Proctor in the Hyundai WRC is hoping to come back to defend his title but it all hinges on him getting the gearbox for the car back in time.

Past winner Michael Glendinning in the Subaru is back out and will give Proctor a run for his money, no doubt hoping to clinch the overall win from him.

Locals competing are Frank Balgowan from Duns (Peugeot 205 GTI), Scott Hunter from St Boswells (Peugeot 205 GTI), Pete Hunter from St Boswells (Subaru), Stephen Dunn from Kelso (Peugeot 306), Kevin Dunn from Kelso and Alison Woodcock from Coldstream (Peugeot 206), Warren Fairbairn and Myra Fairbairn from Earlston (BMW), Rona Gourlay and Alan Brown from Selkirk (Mitsubishi), David Brown and Steven Heatlie also from Selkirk (Peugeot 106), Callum Atkinson from Lauder and Robbie Mitchell from Greenlaw (Peugeot 205), Nigel Atkinson and Keith Atkinson from Lauder (Subaru), Ryan Borthwick and Gary White from St Boswells (Peugeot 206), and Ross Hunter from St Boswells (Peugeot 205).

The local contingent also includes husband and wife team Warren and Myra Fairbairn from Earlston (BMW 325i), Ross Hunter from St Boswells and Eildon Hall from Jedburgh (Mitsubishi Evo 4), Martin Elsdon and Iain Rettie from Hawick (Darrian GTR), and Ronnie Ford from Earlston and Keith Richardson from St Boswells (Sierra 4x4).

The first car is off the start line at 9am, and spectators are most welcome.

Marshals are also required. All marshals receive a packed lunch and entry to the marshals' cash prize draw.

Charterhall Stages is the first round in the Anderson Builders Asphalt Challenge section of the Borders Rally Championship sponsored by Beatsons (Building Supplies(Alloa) Ltd.

Regulations for this are available from the championship coordinator, George Hay, on 01573 225737.